K-Pop: News
18 Apr 2024
Music IndustryILLIT's 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' MV out: About new K-pop group
HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company behind globally renowned K-pop groups like BTS and SEVENTEEN, has unveiled its latest sensation: a girl group named ILLIT.
16 Apr 2024
Music Industry'No one is perfect': Sakura responds to Coachella criticism
Sakura, a member of the K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, responded to criticism following their debut performance at Coachella on Saturday.
15 Apr 2024
Music IndustryNCT's Taeyong commences mandatory military service; shares photograph with bandmates
NCT's band member and leader, Taeyong officially began his mandatory military service on Monday.
15 Apr 2024
Music IndustryPark Bo-ram's agency reveals autopsy report details; shares funeral plans
The K-pop industry has been taken aback after the shocking death of singer Park Bo-ram. Fans around the globe have been mourning the death of the Beautiful singer.
14 Apr 2024
South KoreaK-pop: LE SSERAFIM debuts at Coachella; unveil unreleased English song
The renowned K-pop group LE SSERAFIM made their debut at the globally popular Coachella 2024 festival in California on Saturday.
14 Apr 2024
South KoreaLate singer Park Bo-ram's agency condemns 'malicious comments'; issues warning
Xanadu Entertainment, the agency representing the late South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, has issued a stern warning against those spreading unfounded rumors and harmful comments about the artist.
13 Apr 2024
South KoreaNCT Dream's Renjun pauses group activities due to health issues
Renjun, an integral member of the widely popular K-pop boy band NCT Dream, will be absent from upcoming group events due to health complications.
12 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessSM Entertainment confirms aespa's Winter recovering from collapsed lung surgery
SM Entertainment has officially confirmed that Winter, a member of the popular K-pop group aespa, is recuperating from a recent pneumothorax surgery.
12 Apr 2024
South KoreaKorean singer dies at 30; cause of death under investigation
The global K-pop community is mourning the sudden death of singer Park Bo-ram.
10 Apr 2024
South KoreaTV scriptwriter sentenced for defrauding K-pop idol: Case explained
In a startling development, a South Korean television scriptwriter, identified only as 'B,' has been sentenced to nine years in prison for defrauding a former K-pop star, known as 'A,' of 2.6B Korean won (approximately $2.25M).
09 Apr 2024
South KoreaIU's agency apologizes to the singer for this reason
EDAM Entertainment, the agency managing popular South Korean singer IU, has issued a public apology following a dispute over ticket sales for IU's 2024 World Tour Seoul Solo Concert.
09 Apr 2024
Music IndustryK-pop: SHINee's Minho, Key renew contracts with SM post-Taemin exit
K-pop group SHINee's Minho and Key renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment on Tuesday, reflecting their strong trust in the agency.
08 Apr 2024
BTSK-pop industry prepares for comeback after $8B equity dip: Report
The K-pop industry is preparing for a revival following a significant $8B equity dip, primarily attributed to declining album sales.
07 Apr 2024
Music IndustryiKON's Bobby, Chanwoo to begin mandatory military service in May
K-pop sensations Bobby and Chanwoo from the renowned group iKON are set to take a temporary leave from the spotlight as they embark on their mandatory military service.
07 Apr 2024
Music IndustryTWICE's Nayeon confirmed for Waterbomb Festival Seoul 2024
Nayeon, a member of the renowned K-pop girl group TWICE, has been officially announced as a performer at the upcoming music festival, Waterbomb Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
05 Apr 2024
Music IndustryJYP Entertainment confirms TWICE Chaeyoung is dating Zion.T
JYP Entertainment, the agency managing K-pop girl group TWICE, confirmed on Friday that member Chaeyoung is dating R&B artist Zion.T.
03 Apr 2024
JapanG-Dragon set for musical comeback, activities in Japan
After a tumultuous 2023 marked by drug investigations and allegations, K-pop idol Kwon Ji-yong aka G-Dragon is getting ready for a musical comeback later this year, said a Galaxy Corporation representative.
03 Apr 2024
HYBEAre K-pop stars Kazuha and K dating? Here's the truth
The world of K-pop is abuzz with rumors of a potential romance between two top stars.
01 Apr 2024
Music IndustryOMEGA X's contract terminated with former agency amid legal dispute
Omega X's exclusive contract with their former agency Spire Entertainment was officially terminated, per a statement from the band's current agency IPQ.
01 Apr 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN announces '17 IS RIGHT HERE' album; unveils release date
The K-pop sensation, SEVENTEEN, has announced a double comeback for the year 2024.
01 Apr 2024
Music IndustrySHINee's Taemin signs exclusive deal with Big Planet post-SM exit
K-pop star Taemin is embarking on a new chapter in his solo career!
31 Mar 2024
SEVENTEENK-pop: SEVENTEEN confirms two comebacks at encore concert tour
South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN has excited fans with the announcement of two comebacks this year.
31 Mar 2024
BLACKPINK'No confirmed plan': BLACKPINK's Jennie's label on her solo debut
News1 recently reported that BLACKPINK's Jennie is preparing for a solo comeback this summer.
29 Mar 2024
CelebritySuper Junior's Ryeowook announces wedding plans with ex-TAHITI member Ari
Ryeowook, a member of the renowned K-pop group Super Junior, has publicly announced his plans to marry Ari, formerly part of the girl group TAHITI.
27 Mar 2024
Music IndustryK-pop star continues to be unconscious after suspected suicide attempt
Ahreum, previously a member of the South Korean girl group T-ara, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (local time) due to a suspected suicide attempt.
27 Mar 2024
Music IndustryAhreum, ex-T-ara member, hospitalized after suspected suicide attempt
Ahreum, previously part of the renowned South Korean girl band T-ara, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday morning (KST) following a suspected suicide attempt.
25 Mar 2024
OlympicsAre TWICE's Jihyo and Olympian Yun Sung-bin dating? Agencies respond
TWICE's Jihyo and ex-athlete Yung Sung-bin's fans, it's time to assemble!
23 Mar 2024
BLACKPINKYG quashes rumors of 41B won contract fee to BLACKPINK
South Korean entertainment agency YG Entertainment has categorically dismissed rumors of a 41B won payment to internationally acclaimed K-pop group, BLACKPINK, as part of their contract renewal.
21 Mar 2024
Music IndustryWhen is aespa's debut concert film releasing? Dates unveiled
The dynamic all-female K-pop ensemble, aespa, is gearing up to launch their inaugural concert film aespa: World Tour in Cinemas in the coming month.
21 Mar 2024
Music IndustryAKKADEMY: AKMU unveils fandom name 10 years after debut
The South Korean K-pop duo AKMU is commemorating its 10th anniversary with a unique revelation.
18 Mar 2024
CelebrityNCT's Taeyong set to commence military enlistment in April
NCT's Taeyong has officially announced his impending commencement of compulsory military service in April.
18 Mar 2024
Music IndustryApink's Namjoo makes solo comeback with 'BAD'; music video out
Namjoo, a member of the popular South Korean girl group Apink, has made a striking solo comeback after four years.
18 Mar 2024
Music IndustryBABYMONSTER announces fanmeet tour ahead of 'BABYMONS7ER' release; cities unveiled
YG Entertainment's newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, has announced the cities for their upcoming fanmeet tour.
18 Mar 2024
Music IndustryK-pop: BIGBANG's Taeyang, Monica to guide contestants on 'I-LAND 2'
The hotly-awaited Mnet's new girl group survival show, I-LAND 2: N/a, is well on its way!
14 Mar 2024
EntertainmentYook Sungjae set for solo comeback under new label
Yook Sungjae, also known by the mononym Sungjae, is preparing for his solo comeback.
14 Mar 2024
Music IndustryBang Yedam and aespa Winter's duet gets release date
Exciting news for K-pop fans as former TREASURE member Bang Yedam is teaming up with aespa's Winter for a fresh digital single, as announced by GF Entertainment. The duet will be released on April 2.
14 Mar 2024
Music IndustryMLB World Tour: Seoul Series 2024: (G)I-DLE, aespa to perform
Gear up, K-pop fans!
11 Mar 2024
Music IndustryATTRAKT CEO cleared of charges filed by ex-FIFTY FIFTY members
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has opted not to pursue the breach of trust case filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, and Aran against ATTRAKT CEO Jeon Hong-joon.
10 Mar 2024
Music IndustryG-Dragon's agency shuts down dating rumors with Miss Korea runner-up
G-Dragon, a member of the renowned K-pop band BIGBANG, is at the center of dating rumors with former Miss Korea runner-up Kim Go-eun.
